My Guerrilla Berkey Water Filter Project in 20 Minutes or Less
As far as I am concerned, this project has been well overdue. Especially in the wakes of both hurricanes Irene and Sandy. With hurricane season just barely upon us, and the loss of power, etc. last year, I thought it was time to prepare a bit for what might be to come. In hindsight, this […]
Back to the Basics
I’ve been prepping for about 18 months now and have kind of lost the spark that drives me to keep going. I really have not done anything for the past two months other than listen to The Survival Podcast and some other “small” projects (subject of future posts). So, I figure it is time to go […]
Hydration for Children, by ShaneTheNurse
One of the common mistakes that people make is to treat a dehydrated child in the same manner as a dehydrated adult. For a child that is severely dehydrated this will most likely mean death. I have been an ER nurse since the 1990’s and I cannot tell you how many times I have treated […]
Hydration for Adults, by ShaneTheNurse
We have all heard the phrase “hydrate or die.” unfortunately most Americans fail to heed this advice. When I was working the Arizona desert I noticed an increase in the incidence of pulmonary embolisms. So I did a small study and found that every single person was chronically dehydrated. Most of them had been in […]
Saturday Videos
2 Activists Not Sure on Communist Solution httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JICDKUrKPjE SHTF CREW TAG httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoWzV9LgR0 The Day of Darkness Came httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er_6BKxk5Pg Surviving Hypothermic Conditions httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsTkAM2_Kvw Live, Laugh, Prepare… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmGO7jAfMIg WROL Spring Development httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jz0m3HFjgs
September is National Preparedness Month
Our government has designated September as “National Preparedness Month“. This contrasts with the FBI’s profiling preppers as potential terrorists. I imagine the message is “be prepared”, but don’t be too prepared. We still want you dependent upon the government, so don’t become independent! 😉 So, what skill do you want to develop for National Preparedness […]
The Two Most Common Ways of Purifying Water Post Man Made or Natural Disaster
Purifying water in an urban or suburban environment after a natural or man-made disaster When disaster strikes, the first thing on most people’s minds is the wellbeing of their loved ones and their own personal safety. Humans are pretty resourceful creatures and can survive with very little if forced to do so, but there are […]
Black Swans, Why We Prepare
A few years ago I read a book called The Black Swan, by Nassim Taleb. While the book is primarily applicable to the financial crisis (it came out before the credit crisis hit and accurately predicted the issues), it also applies to low probability, high impact events that shape our lives and our world. Taleb […]
Saturday Videos
First, I want to apologize for the lack of posts this week. It is unusual for me not to have or to make the time to post something for you, or learn something for myself for that matter. I am drinking from a fire hose at my new job. They threw me right in and […]
Saturday Videos
Airsoft Training with Central Axis Relock – CAR System from Paul Castle httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yp-Rl3fQ9c Canteens (Urban Survival) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXIH0-e97d8 Another Way To Use a Double Poncho Tent, and a Swiss Volcano Stove httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=womQWbL-0QA PRACTICAL UNARMED COMBATIVES VOLUMES 1 & 2: Critical Skills of Damithurt Silat httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7pjy62MTFM Digging Stick – Because you don’t always need or want a […]